V6UnderPressure
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If this is the case, then can someone explain the reason for a vacuum pump on all these hot rods? What would they need it for? Im trying to understand this.
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SignUp Now!That portion I understand. I know I wasn't clear in my last few posts and that my question is vague. I should have said that I read about the articles where muscle cars had vacuum pumps installed for their vacuum brakes (due to radical cams). I'd hate to install a vacuum system only to find out I would have been better going hydroboost in the first place. It seems as if alot of race cars are using vacuum brakes. And of course the powercrapster could fail at any time. Even with no vacuum the vacuum brakes work as a manual brake system anyway correct? Now that I just rambled for no reason, I guess my real question is why a vacuum pump is necessary if you get a huge amount of vacuum upon deceleration? If you are braking you probably will not have your foot on the gas. That's something I can't seem to find the answer for even using Google for an hour. What I did find alot of was exactly what Nick said earlier. I found alot of individuals who had mentioned they did not have a vacuum pump and that their brakes worked just fine.Vacuum pumps can be used as brake assist or to evacuate crankcase gases. Depends on the hotrod which or both are needed.
If this is the case, then can someone explain the reason for a vacuum pump on all these hot rods? What would they need it for? Im trying to understand this.